Having problems sharpening on EdgePro

[BBQ BOY]

I seem to be dulling my knives. I am not certain how the blade is suppose to rest on the EdgePro. Should the blade be laying completely flat? The reason I ask is because if it isn't I can not control the blade.

 

[Ankerson]

Yes it's supposed to lay flat.

 

[Twindog]

The blade does have to be flat, but you still have to get the angle of the stone correct. Paint the edge of your knife with a Sharpie and make a dry pass with the stone. Then look at the edge with a 10x loupe and see what's going on. Recurves, thick sabre grinds and knives with aggressive distal tapers can be a challenge on the EdgePro.